Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL14 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).